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2023 BMW X3 sDrive30iSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant Gas 1.21 LBS. 0.54 KG R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity S
Differential Gear Oil Front Axle 0.63 QTS. 0.59 L Hypoid Axle Oil G2 up to 02/2020, Hypoid Axle Oil G5 (Fuchs Titan EG 4399) from 03/2020 S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle N/A N/A Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only for Rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC) BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988. S
Engine Coolant 2.0L Eng High Temperature Coolant Circuit 11.85 QTS. 11.21 L Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor S
Engine Coolant 2.0L Eng LowTemperature Coolant Circuit 4.45 QTS. 4.21 L Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor S
Engine Oil 2.0L Eng w/Filter 5.55 QTS. 5.25 L BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20 S
Windshield Washer Fluid w/Headlamp Washers N/A N/A Fill with water and - if required - with a washer antifreeze (according to manufacturer's recommendations). Mix the washer fluid before adding it to the reservoir. S
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